Prerequisites: AMS 301 and 302. Advanced study of logistics, operations, military administrations, personnel management, military justice, world change and military implications, service orientation and leadership training.

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This course investigates the interaction of aquatic organisms with their biotic and abiotic environment. Sampling and laboratory methods of limnological; analysis will be covered. (Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week)

Prerequisites: AMS 301 and 302. An advanced study of logistics, operations, military administration, personnel management, military justice, world change and military implications, service orientation and leadership training.

Students are introduced to bacteria, parasites, viruses, and environmental factors that cause disease in aquatic animals. Prevention, identification, and treatment of these diseases are included (Course intended for non-aquaculture majors.)

Prerequisites: AMS 101, 202, 202, 250. Corequisites: AMS 301, 302, 341 or 3342. A hands-n practicum which exposes the student to the military skills required for advances technical and tactical competence as an Army officer. The course affords junior and senior cadets opportunities to develop and refine their leadership style and abilities under differing constraints and environments. Laboratory, two hours per week and two weekend exercises. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of an upper division statistics course is recommended. This course will teach students how to use Microsoft Excel and SAS to solve statistical problems in biology, environmental sciences, economics, and business/MBA. Students will learn how to develop statistical models and implement them using software and interpret the corresponding results.

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Prerequisites: Completion of AMS 302 and consent of PMS. Advanced study in leadership. Students are under guidance and confer individually with faculty on approved tactic(s). A written report or paper is expected and will be filed in the chairperson's office.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Fundamental and applied aspects of fish nutrition including nutrient requirements, nutrient chemistry, ration formulation, and practical feeding will be taught. (Three hours of lecture per week)

Introduction to principles underlying aquatic productivity and management with a survey of domestic and foreign cultures of fish and aquatic vertebrates.

Prerequisites: MAT 120 or MAT 125 or consent of instructor. Aquaculture economics, marketing channels and consumer preferences for fish products will be presented. (Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week)

AQU 407/BIO 407: Fish Genetics 3

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An overview of fish genetics including basic principles and methods of selective breeding in aquaculture.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Basic principles of experimental design and data analysis with emphasis on their applications in aquaculture research.

An overview of basic biology of fish reproduction and techniques of artificial spawning for common aquaculture species.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Clinical diagnosis of fish diseases; necropsy of diseased fish; and formulation of corrective measures for disease control. (Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week)

AQU/BIO 427 may be taken concurrently. This course will provide practical training and skills on investigation of reproductive system in fish and spawning techniques for several aquaculture species.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An overview of fish morphology and physiology with emphasis on comparative and adaptive aspects among Osteichthyes (true bony fish). (Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week)

Prerequisite: AQU 422 or consent of instructor. An overview of alternative production methods including ponds, cages, net-pens, raceways, and recirculating systems with application to suitable species. (Three hours of lecture per week)